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Israel Reopens Rare Pulsating Spring Ein Maboa After Nearly Three Years
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First reported by Walla · Jul 1, 2026
What happened
The rare pulsating spring Ein Maboa in the Judean Desert reopened after nearly three years, with historian Israel Shapira first to bathe in its waters. The spring is a unique geological phenomenon and part of a historic water system dating back to the Hasmonean and Herodian periods. Visitors must register in advance and follow safety guidelines.
- 01Ein Maboa spring reopened after nearly three years of closure to the public.
- 02Historian Israel Shapira was the first to bathe in the spring at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
- 03Ein Maboa is one of about 100 pulsating springs worldwide, a rare geological feature.
- 04The spring feeds into Wadi Qelt, a 30 km stream flowing from Jerusalem to Jericho.
- 05Hasmonean and Herodian aqueducts historically supplied water from the spring to nearby palaces and fortresses.
- 06British Mandate pumping stations once drew water from the spring for Jerusalem.
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